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Ruxton, Thomas, fl1816 - 1817 (inventor)

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Letter from Thomas Ruxton to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-07-30

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 196-198
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In which Ruxton describes two instruments he had designed (but not yet made): an instrument for measuring the force and direction of any current, and a new chronometer. Ruxton mentions that his name was not unknown as he had previously patented 'the Inviolable Perfect Lock'. The letter also contains a copy of Thomas Hurd's reply, stating that the Board could give no opinion on the merit of his invention without practical trials.

Dates: 1817-07-30
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